Abstract: A switch heater cover support rack includes at least one upwardly extending upright support unit including a ground-engaging base section, at least two generally horizontal cover support arms mounted on and extending generally perpendicular to the upwardly extending upright support unit and a locking device for releasably securing switch covers on the generally horizontal cover support arms.

Abstract: A garment lock has a casing, a spool, two springs, and a member, flexible long and thin. The casing has a first side with a post and a second side with tabs, both joined by a rim. The casing attaches to a garment with a pin. The spool rotates upon the post within the casing. The springs resist rotation and movement of the spool. The member as wire, chain, or tape, winds upon the spool. Upon reaching the desired length of the member, the casing removably locks the spool. After use, the flexible thin member retracts into the casing.

Abstract: A storage rack for hockey sticks comprising a frame, a base, and at least one transversely extending support member, a retaining member being pivotably connected proximate said support member and being moveable between an open position to permit hockey sticks to be placed in a storage position on the rack and a closed position wherein the retaining member prevents removal of the hockey sticks from the storage rack. The storage rack is preferably transportable and includes a storable stand.

Abstract: A security device is adapted to be locked to a display board such as pegboard or slatboard. The security device allows multiple items of merchandise to be displayed for sale. The device is locked to the board so that a shoplifter cannot remove the entire device along with all of the merchandise. A shoplifter cannot remove all of the items in a single movement. The device may also include a locking end assembly that may pivot to an unlocked position to allow an employee to rapidly load the device.

Abstract: A skate board rack has a raised portion for supporting a side of a skate board. Preferably, the raised portion includes an opening or slot large enough to accept an edge of a skate board platform but small enough that the width of the skate board platform does not fit in the opening. The rack can support one or more skate boards, and can be used to raise the skate boards from or above a walkway to reduce the possibility of people stepping on the skate board or its wheels. Board locks or truck locks may be used to secure skate boards, and can be used to secure skate boards that are supported by a skate board rack.

Abstract: The invention relates to a clothes rack for keeping garments, bags and other such objects. The clothes rack comprises a locking bow (1) arranged to move with respect to a fastening frame (4) by means of a power unit (7) and moving elements connected thereto, and to press the objects to be kept against the fastening frame (4), whereby the objects cannot be stolen from between the locking bow (1) and the fastening frame (4). The self-locking moving elements that are designed to hold the locking bow (1) in its locking position although et power unit (7) is switched off prevent the locking bow (1) from being unauthorizedly unlocked.

Abstract: An apparatus for supporting articles, the apparatus extending from a vertically-directed surface. A first supporting member and a second supporting member are mounted at first and second predetermined locations along the vertically-directed surface. A first elongated rod and a second elongated rod are secured respectively to the first and second supporting members and extend substantially horizontally outwardly. An elongated cross member rod is pivotally secured to the free end of the first elongated rod. A tab portion extends from the other end of the cross member rod and lockingly engages the cross member rod to the free end of the second elongated rod upon pivoting of the cross member rod in the direction of the second elongated rod. Articles supporting upon the first and second elongated rods are thereby protected from unauthorized removal from the apparatus.

Abstract: A wall mountable rack for supporting and securing a skateboard, scooter or inline skate having one or a pair of wheels in proximity to each end of a board, footpiece or shoe by at least one of its wheels while allowing the board, footpiece or shoe and the remaining wheels or pair of wheels to hang below the rack.

Abstract: A display (10) is provided for displaying an object such as a rifle (12). The object is not only displayed in an attractive manner, but can be secured to the display (10) to prevent casual removal of the object. Supports (38, 42) support the object while securing arms (72, 76) can be moved over the object to prevent casual removal of the object. The securing arms (72, 76) can be actuated by the actuating arm (80) positioned within a box (22) which can be locked to prevent access to the actuation arm (80). A safety block (40) can prevent the rifle safety from moving to the active position.

Abstract: A security device is adapted to be locked to a display board, such as a pegboard or a slatboard, while displaying items of merchandise. The device includes a base that may be locked to the display board with a lock. The device further includes a rod adapted to extend from the base to carry items of merchandise. The lock of the device can only be opened with a key to prevent unauthorized removal of the device from the display board.

Abstract: A storage rack for hockey sticks comprising a frame, a base, and at least one transversely extending support member, a retaining member being pivotably connected proximate said support member and being moveable between an open position to permit hockey sticks to be placed in a storage position on the rack and a closed position wherein the retaining member prevents removal of the hockey sticks from the storage rack. The storage rack is preferably transportable and includes a storable stand.

Abstract: A wall-mounted locking system for firearms comprises a wall-mounted base plate having hinged primary and secondary latch doors. A breech hook is connected to the base plate. The primary latch door carries a locking mechanism, which is dimensioned to pass through a hole or cut-out provided in the secondary latch door. Additionally, a barrel ring or muzzle hook is wall mounted above the base plate. A firearm is held against the base plate via the breech hook, which engages the firearm's ejection port and prevents the firearm from being loaded with ammunition. The barrel ring or muzzle hook prevents the firearm's barrel from being moved laterally. The firearm is secured via closing the latch doors and locking the lock.

Abstract: A trimmer rack for selectively supporting grass trimmers on a trailer. The trimmer rack includes two support members. Bracket members are attached to one of the support members so as to retain and support one end of the trimmers. Trimmer rack mechanisms are provided on the other support member for selectively supporting and lockingly retaining the other end of the trimmers. The trimmer rack mechanisms include a hook member attached to the support member and a pivot arm selectively pivotable thereover between closed and open positions. A lock mechanism is provided for selectively locking the pivot arm in its closed position. An abutment wall is selectively attached to the hook member and is adjustable for increasing and decreasing the trimmer retaining area.

Abstract: A guard restricting access to a rack of goods comprises: an access-restricting cover having an open bottom, a left side to which is substantially vertically mounted a track means, and a right side to which is substantially vertically mounted a track means; a left extensible member comprising a track means which is lockably engageable with the track means of said left side so as to slide said left extensible member from a retracted storage position to an extended use position; a right extensible member comprising a track means which is lockably engageable with the track means of said right side so as to slide said right extensible member from a retracted storage position to an extended use position; and a bottom member having a left end reversibly securable to a lower end of said left extensible member, and a right end reversibly securable to a lower end of said right extensible member.

Abstract: An apparatus is provided for securely storing a folding scooter or skateboard. The apparatus can be mounted on a wall in public places or at home. The apparatus inhibits theft of the folding scooter or skateboard without exerting clamping pressure on the object held and without providing any substantial enclosed area in which to conceal dangerous objects, weapons or contraband. The apparatus has a mounting plate, a locator plate and a gate that are connected together. The mounting plate secures the apparatus to a mounting structure, the locator plate positions the object to be secured and the gate inhibits removal of the object from the apparatus.

Abstract: A secure holding system for displaying and securing standards (stands to which nets used for volleyball, tennis, badminton, etc. are attached) when not in use. The system comprises a rack which can be mounted upon a wall, and which has a bottom piece whose front section opens downwardly and forwardly from its stationary back section by means of hinges and stops.

Abstract: A method and system for copying files between drives of a computer system is provided. The method begins where files are selected to be copied from a first drive of the computer system to a second drive of the computer system. The selected files include operating system files, program files and data files. The method then proceeds to commencing an initial copying of the selected files. While the initial files are being copied, a list of non-copied files is generated. The list of non-copied files represent files that are locked by an operating system. A raw data copy is performed during the initial copying by referencing a FAT table of the drive from which data is copied from for each file in the list of non-copied files. A shut down of the operating system is then commenced. The operating system is configured to shut down and release the files previously locked by the operating system.

Abstract: Burglarproof locking display stand includes a display panel. A rack protrudes from and is firmly fixed on outer face of the display panel. A lock seat is fixedly mounted on inner face of the display panel. A lock hook has an inner end that is be pivotally connected with the lock seat. An outer end of the lock hook extends out from the outer face of the display panel, the lock hook being deflectable and rotatable to close and mate the outer end with the outer end of the rack so as to lock a displayed article bridged over the rack. A lock latch transversely rides on a slide channel of the lock seat. A solenoid-controlled valve is fixedly mounted on the lock seat, to control the abutment of the lock latch against the lock hook in a first locked position or to a second unlocked position.

Abstract: A wall mountable rack for supporting and securing a skateboard, scooter or inline skate having one or a pair of wheels in proximity to each end of a board, footpiece or shoe by at least one of its wheels while allowing the board, footpiece or shoe and the remaining wheels or pair of wheels to hang below the rack.

Abstract: A mounting device for securing a firearm to a support structure such as a motor vehicle includes: a base plate defining a generally planar mounting surface; a locking pin, a guide pin, and a plurality of mounting posts extending away from the mounting surface in orthogonal relation thereto. The mounting posts primarily support the firearm and are arranged on the base plate to receive the firearm in a direction orthogonal to the mounting surface and to retain the predetermined firearm against removal from the mounting surface in directions parallel thereto. A cover plate includes an opening through which the locking pin extends and a slot through which the guide pin extends for support of the cover plate in spaced, generally parallel and overlapping relation to the mounting surface.

Abstract: An anti-theft device for displaying merchandise has hangers for hanging up the merchandise. The hangers are provided with retaining means for preventing the merchandise from being removed from the hanger and with hooks with which the hangers are hooked in holes drilled in the main support. The main support has a lockable rail covering the hangers hooked in to the main support for preventing the hangers from being unhooked.

Abstract: An Improved Skateboard Rack is disclosed. Also disclosed is a rack that provides users with a safe, secure and easily-used location to securely lock their skateboards. The preferred rack is attachable to a base frame in order to provide a location to secure several skateboards at one time. In the preferred embodiments, the rack provides means for hanging a conventional skateboard from its trucks in a manner that is simple enough for an adolescent to use.

Abstract: A merchandise display assembly comprises first and second longitudinal profiles defining a groove therebetween, each profile including a flange portion having an upper edge portion for overlapping onto the edge portion of a display card hanger portion; and a member configured to be inserted into the groove, the member including a leg portion configured to be disposed in a space formed between adjacent flange portions such that the leg portion is disposed over the display card hanger portion, whereby the display card is restricted from being lifted from the edge portion.

Abstract: A ski storage device including a back plate adapted to be mounted to an attachment surface, a first side panel outwardly extending away from the back plate, a second side panel outwardly extending away from the back plate and being positioned a spaced transverse distance from the first side panel thereby forming a substantially U-shape with a transverse gap between the side panels thereby forming a transverse opening for receiving skis to be stored in the transverse gap. The first and second side panels are adapted to be adjusted between a retracted position and an elongated position, and at least one of the first and second side panels is adjustably secured to the back plate to thereby allow adjustment of the transverse gap.

Abstract: A jewelry display stand including a vertical post assembly mounted on a base. A plurality of arms, serving as hanger elements for jewelry or other merchandise, radiate from the post. The arms co-operate with anti-removal elements on the post that prevent merchandise from being removed from the spokes. In one embodiment a ring engaging the tips of the arms provides the anti-removal elements. In another embodiment the anti-removal elements are a set of spokes above the arms. Either the arms or the spokes are movable up and down and are spring-biased upwards, to a position in which the arms are separated from the anti-removal elements and merchandise can be removed from or placed on the arms. A cap on the post engages the movable elements, holding them down, and keeping the arms engaged with the ring or spokes. A slot in the cap allows one arm or spoke to rise to the non-engaging position, and the cap is rotatable about a vertical axis so that the slot can be aligned with any selected arm or spoke.

Abstract: A secure storage locker for temporarily storing golf bags having clubs. The locker includes a base having a recess for receiving the bottom end of a golf bag having the heads of the golf clubs extending above the top end of the bag. A bonnet is slidingly and/or hingedly connected to the base and has a cavity for covering the club heads. Locking means are provided for locking the bonnet to the base.

Abstract: A single-lock, multi-weeder rack for storing and securing weedeaters. The multi-weeder rack can be installed on a truck, a trailer, or in any suitable location. The multi-weeder rack has a rectangular frame with side brackets for each weedeater. The rectangular frame of the multi-weeder rack comprises an inner and outer frame made of welded steel. The inner and outer frames of the multi-weeder are slidably engaged, with the outer frame capable of vertical movement relative to the inner frame which is stationary.

Abstract: An anti-theft device for securing one's personal belongings, such as a coat, handbag and the like, to the interior wall surface of a commode door wherein a bail is secured to the door by a plate. The bail has spaced, oppositely extending bent threaded end portions having a sleeve threadably mounted thereon for closing the space therebetween. The loop or handle of a person's belongings is inserted through the space between the bent threaded end portions and supported by one of the bent end portions. The sleeve is turned to close the space between the end portions, and thus, secures the handle or loop within the confines of the bail. A chain is connectable to the bail for securing a personal belonging thereto.

Abstract: The firearms storage device provides a security rack of a clam-shell configuration enabling firearms to be secured via trigger guards. The device can be locked by a padlock or equivalent structure and the assembly obscures the way by which the device is secured to a fixture, the bolt of a locking device and its hinge pin. A two part base facilitates the use of the device in a number of different locations.

Abstract: A locking device for securing golf clubs comprising at least two main elements: a base plate and a locking plate. The base plate has a plurality of notches formed on its outer periphery for receiving the shafts of one or more golf clubs. The locking plate with a plurality of hooks is rotatably mounted on the base plate. A golf club inserted into a notch is retained in place upon rotation of the locking plate. A lock mechanism can be added such that when it is engaged, it locks the plates against rotation.

Abstract: A merchandise display assembly comprises first and second longitudinal profiles defining a groove therebetween, each profile including a flange portion having an upper edge portion for overlapping onto the edge portion of a display card hanger portion; and a member configured to be inserted into the groove, the member including a leg portion configured to be disposed in a space formed between adjacent flange portions such that the leg portion is disposed over the display card hanger portion, whereby the display card is restricted from being lifted from the edge portion.

Abstract: A tool rack for storing and fully securing tools within one or more tool mounts on the tool rack. The tool rack has at least one hinged tool mount, a part of which is rotated from a first position where a tool mounted within the hinged tool mount may be removed from the hinged tool mount to a second position where the tool may not be removed from the hinged tool mount. U-shaped clips are attached to or near one or more of the tool mounts to further secure the tools within the mounts. One or more tool mounts on the tool rack have shrouds which cover a substantial area of a tool placed within the shrouded tool mounts. The shrouds and U-shaped clips have bent ends to guide tools into their respective tool mounts. Tool mount placement and arrangement on the tool rack facilitate space-saving tool arrangement on the tool rack, with tool heads being protected not only by tool shrouds, but also by parts of other tools installed within the tool rack.

Abstract: Disclosed is a secure open showcase for products suitable for display in a hanging manner, including a plurality of fixed back panels sequentially connected together to form a display cylinder, a plurality of windowed panels mounted before the fixed back panels slidably received in two lateral rail-like longitudinal sides of the fixed back panels, upper and lower end covers closing a top and a bottom of the display cylinder, and a supporting stand having a shaft portion extending through the display cylinder to rotatably support the same thereon. Hangers are provided on a front surface of each fixed back panel for hanging products thereon for display. Sliding aids are also provided on the front surface of each fixed back panel to facilitate the sliding of the windowed panel relative to a corresponding fixed back panel along the side rails thereof.

Abstract: A first assembly mounted to an external wall engages and holds a first end portion of a long gun between (i) a shackle having ends terminating in a stud portion and (ii) an elongate hollow housing with apertures accepting the shackle's stud portions. A slide member slides within the interior of the hollow housing to engage the stud portion of the shackle, normally in a keyhole-shaped hole. A key lock retains the slide in its position engaging the stud end portions of the shackle. A similarly-appearing second assembly, mounted to the wall in spaced-parallel relationship to the first assembly, has shackles with threaded ends that are permanently mounted to a second hollow housing by nuts. A long gun is slid under a permanent shackle of the second assembly, and shackled under a removable and locking shackle of the first assembly, in order to be securely, but visibly, held and retained.

Abstract: A vertical post assembly is mounted on a substantially horizontal base and has at the upper end a plurality of spokes upon which the merchandise is hung and a separate continuous ring. The spokes and/or the ring are selectively movable relative to each other between a first position wherein the ring abuts with the end of the spokes preventing removal of the merchandise, and a second position spaced from one or more of the spokes to free the ends thereof, permitting removal of the merchandise.

Abstract: A holder for eyeglasses that can be mounted in a variety of configurations to secure and hold eyeglasses in folded vertical aligned engagement comprising a contoured front panel portion having a thin flexible backing element that is only partially attached to the front panel. An engagement slot within the front panel portion receives and resiliently holds the eyeglasses between the front panel and the resilient backing element.

Abstract: A security system having a frame with an upwardly facing support surface, a hanger for an article of clothing having a downwardly facing edge that can be placed against the upwardly facing support surface to thereby maintain the hanger in a display position, a cover, and first structure cooperating between the cover and the frame for mounting the cover for movement relative to the frame selectively between a) a first position wherein the hanger can be placed into and removed from the display position and b) a second position wherein the cover closely captively maintains the hanger in the display position.

Abstract: A ski storage assembly mountable on a planar surface such as a wall, door, or ceiling consisting of a longitudinal bottom support having a lip for containing the heel of the ski and an upper rotatable bar for retaining the tip of the ski. An optional force bar, mountable midway between the bottom support and rotatable bar and an optional retaining wire are also disclosed.

Abstract: A storage apparatus for storing a collection of compact discs and other recording media in an orderly manner and containing a locking assembly to prevent the unwanted removal of individual compact disc storage cases. The storage apparatus is fashioned generally from top, bottom, back and side walls with the front of the apparatus being open for insertion and removal of compact discs. A plurality of side rails are organized on each side wall such that compact disc storage cases may be held horizontally in a coplanar relationship. The security assembly is described in various embodiments, each having in common the ability to prevent removal of the compact disc storage cases while simultaneously permitting the informative labels contained in the cases to be viewed for easy identification.

Abstract: A description is given of a stand (1, 2, 3) with hangers (8, 9) for hanging items of clothing. The hangers (8, 9) have two laterally projecting extension arms (10, 12) and (11, 13), respectively, of which one (12, 13) is passed through the sleeve or the trouser leg of the item of clothing hanging on the hanger. The extension arms (10 to 13) are received rotatably in bearings which are arranged at different levels on the stand (2, 3) and have a common axis (7) which runs alongside the hanging items of clothing. The hangers (8, 9) may be secured against removal by means of a common securing means (14) and a lock (17).

Abstract: An article organizer and display system constructed with a front display panel having a plurality of constricted apertures in an array and a plurality of suspension tethers each having one end that engages nd is retained by a selected constricted aperture and an opposite end that attaches to an article such as a tool or sale item to display the item against the panel, the system including a backing panel with a plurality of studs aligned with the constricted apertures with a displacement mechanism to displace the backing panel to a position proximate the display panel locking the tethers on the display panel.

Abstract: A vase includes a clamping apparatus mounted within the vase body having a pair of jaw members which will selectively clamp together to retain flower stems in position within the vase body. A lock mechanism is mounted on the vase and operable to selectively operate the clamping mechanism to either clamp the flowers in position or release the flowers.

Abstract: A hand tool rack includes a first end adapted to be hung up to a wall, a second end, and a planar base between the first end and the second end. A stop is formed on the planar base adjacent to the first end of the hand tool rack. First and second fixing blocks are formed on the planar base and respectively adjacent to first and second lateral sides of the rack. A plurality of laterally equi-spaced mediate fixing blocks, holding members, and posts are mounted on the planar base and between the first and second fixing blocks. Each mediate fixing block is in alignment with an associated holding member and an associated post. Each holding member includes a protrusion projecting from an upper portion of a vertical wall thereof.

Abstract: Locking devices for surfboards, sailboards and skateboards which clamp about tapered sides of surfboards and sailboards adjacent the fins. The devices clamp about skateboard sides between the two sets of wheels. One version has a hook ended rod that grips about a board side and another end that attaches by a padlock to a second rod which hooks about another board side. The first rod end has through holes that insert into a cylinder end of the second rod. The further one rod is inserted into the second cylindrical rod end, the closer the spacing between the hooks. A padlock in the through-holes connect the rods. Another version has a padlock in the second cylindrical rod where grooves on the first rod end are locked in place. Another version has a perpendicular extension bracket that wraps about one surfboard or sailboard fin. Another version uses a top flat plate that hingedly connects to a curved bottom plate. Opposite ends of the plates have matching through-holes for a padlock.

Abstract: A lock is disclosed for securing merchandise products onto a hook of the type adapted for mounting onto a pegboard or other support. The lock includes a housing having an internal cavity which is formed with a cradle for seating the tip of the hook. A slot formed in the housing enables ingress and egress of the hook tip toward and away from a seated position in the cradle. A latch is pivotally mounted in the housing and the latch is moveable to a latched position at which the hook tip is captured in its seated position in the cradle. The latch is releasably held in its latched position by a nib on the housing which engages a depression on the latch. Operation of a key causes the latch to pivot toward an unlatched position at which the hook tip is enabled to be unseated from the cavity for egress out of the cavity, permitting the lock to be separated from the hook.

Abstract: A gun rack for safely securing weapons which can be readily removed in an emergency. The securing mechanism is comprised of a pair of locking arms that are disposed over weapon-carrying cradles. Means are provided to lock the arms in this position. Key means are provided to unlock the arms and a movement of the arms sideways for less than an inch frees the weapons for removal. Guard means are provided for protecting the trigger mechanism while the weapon is in the rack.

Abstract: A locking device for securely engaging a snowboard between the bindings allowing it to be locked to a stationary object. The locking device comprises of two bars that encompass the snowboard being hinged at one end and lockable at the other end. The locking device is secured to a stationary object by a locking cable that can be looped around a stationary object and then locking its ends together.

Abstract: A rack includes a sliding latch member, which operates with one hand and which opens and closes several positions on the rack. The rack holds tubular members such as string trimmers and includes first and second uprights, each of which includes hooks and retaining members for retaining the tubular members on the hooks.

Abstract: A security system for a display rack is provided in which merchandise in packages is threaded through an opening in the packaging over the free end of a hanger rod for display. The free end of the hanger rod is threaded, and a threaded cap is treated onto the free end of the rod to prevent removal of the package. The cap has a pair of opposed grooves, and a special key 13 is provided to remove the cap.

Abstract: A secure tool display includes a quick-connect pneumatic coupling and a cable extending therethrough. A cable stop limits withdrawal of the cable from a first coupling fitting mounted on the tool. The other end of the cable is attached to the display unit. When the coupling is connected, the tool is statically mounted and displayed. When the fittings or components of the coupling are detached, the tool can be lifted off the display unit and manipulated, but not removed therefrom beyond the length of the cable.